Re: RE: "Magnum" engines (was: PCM)

From: Aaron Wyse (awyse@sw.rr.com)
Date: Tue Apr 26 2005 - 17:28:13 EDT


----- Original Message -----
From: "Gabriel A. Couriel" <gcouriel@bellsouth.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 2:03 PM
Subject: DML: RE: "Magnum" engines (was: PCM)

>
> i'm not particularly "annoyed" with them sticking "magnum" on any engine
> that they have. based on your argument, the 2.5L used in the Daks
shouldn't
> have been a "magnum" engine, cuz it was AMC based (if i remember
correctly).
>

I didn't care for them calling the later 2.5L a Magnum. When the Chrysler
2.5L that it replaced had more power. They should have left the other 2.5L
to the Wrangler, and not tried to make it pull a 1/2T truck.

Aaron
> however, i think it's a just a means of providing continuity. Ford has
> their Triton engines (why, i don't know... there was nothing "Tri"
(meaning
> three) about the original "Tritons" in the first generation - now they
have
> the three-valve engines) , which everybody knows are the engines in the
Ford
> trucks. if you want a dodge truck, you're getting a "Magnum." If you
want
> a chevy, you're getting a POS.
>
> just chalk it up to marketing/gimmick/idiocy. frankly, i don't care that
> the new Charger is 4-door. in my opinion, it has the power to back up the
> name, which is what really matters. i think it's kinda cool that i can
have
> my cake and eat it too... i want to haul ass, sure! need to carry people,
> and haul ass? sure! makes life a little simpler.
>
> honestly, they should bring back another classic name (i.e.: Challenger or
> Coronet) and name a shortened platform after one of those monsters. then
> position it against the Mustang, and see how many people jump ship to DC.
>
> Chrysler hasn't had a true muscle car in too long. i read car craft, and
> they're always finding some old-ass, cheap GM F-Body, which they find for
> next to nothing, which they build up and race and get some really
> respectable numbers. it sucks that the company that i like, can't offer
me
> anything like that. if i want cheap, fast chrysler vehicles, i've gotta
> look at FWD, or a disgusting car, which will fall apart on me in a matter
of
> minutes.
>
> Gabriel A. Couriel
>



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